5th & 55th Residence Club

Hotels in Midtown Manhattan often feel like an afterthought—functional boxes wedged between office towers. The 5th & 55th Residence Club breaks that pattern by occupying the 8th and 9th floors of a quiet corner building at 2 E 55th St, where the elevator doors open to something closer to a residential address than a lobby. The location keeps the energy of Fifth Avenue just steps away while shielding guests from the sidewalk scrum, a balance that suits both business travelers and short-term visitors who prefer a low-key base. Rooms here lean toward extended stays, with kitchenettes and separate living areas that feel more like a pied-à-terre than a standard hotel suite. The address places you within walking distance of Rockefeller Center, the Museum of Modern Art, and enough dining options to skip room service entirely. When plans change or last-minute details need sorting, the front desk answers at (877) 280-3363. For directions or a quick look at the building’s Midtown footprint, pull up the map; the entrance sits just east of Fifth, where the street widens into a rare pocket of calm.